Developer watch

Apple has introduced WatchKit, its promised development SDK for Apple Watch apps. The release means we’ve learned a little more about the product (expected to ship in Q2): apps will require an iPhone in order to run until later next year when standalone apps are supported; the gesture-controlled user interface will offer Short Look and Long Look views in response to how you move your watch; and the ability to add widgets to the watch face, if you wish.

A ‘Glances’ view will offer bursts of relevant app data on demand, while if you press-and-hold-down on the watch face, you’ll get to hidden contextual demands. We also learned the 38mm Apple Watch display measures 340 x 272 pixels, while the 42mm model offers 390 x 312 pixels. consumed using an iPhone 6 series device, rather than an iPad in contrast to 55%.